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"Many people, especially in the gay community, turn to oral sex as a safer alternative in the age of AIDS. And with HIV rates rising, people need to remember that oral sex is safer sex. It's a reasonable alternative."

Rab...the last time I spoke with him he was talking about how hot it was in Paris....said even the air conditioner in the bldg where he worked was working well.... I hope he's ok? Let us know if you hear anything?

Thanks guys. I'm okay. I went to the hospital and they gave me some meds via IV. I discharged myself this morning, cause they were going to keep me until I start to heal or show a response....but that's a bit hard to explain to bosslady.

Communication was a problem, but if I understand correctly it sounds like the doctor doesn't think resistance is an issue, just that I started the meds too late and my immune system didn't control the outbreak well enough.

No A/C at the client and am using the metro (no A/C, plus lots of walking) probably explains why it got so bad. Back in London on Thursday and all of next week, will try to get it taken care of then. Plus I'm overdue for my 3 month checkup (and a Hep B vaccine booster).

Oh Cliff, ........all I can say is ouch! What a crappy break for you. Hot, miserable, probably in a ton of discomfort to boot, and miles away from home. I will be thinking of you today, as I'm sure it will not be a picnic.Hope you recover quickly, with as little discomfort as possible.Poor baby.

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No Fear No Shame No StigmaHappiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you have.

I should probably explain why I left. If I stayed in the hospital I would have faced the very likely prospect of having 2 or 3 coworkers rushing to the hospital to check up on me, (one of which is a friend from college that I've known for decade+). There were bound to be questions.

Given that I may not have resistance, I decided to check-out, as there is little they can do at this stage.

Not ideal, but the option with the least amount of risk/anxieties. Though it does put another notch on the it's time for a new job belt. A silver lining...

Cliff... my thoughts are with you. Though were I your bf, I would tie you up and send you back to the hospital. Then again, were I your bf, you'd be spending a lot of time tied up anyhow, so what would be new? Seriously.

Take care of yourself. You have a bouncing baby shirt to pay for.

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"Many people, especially in the gay community, turn to oral sex as a safer alternative in the age of AIDS. And with HIV rates rising, people need to remember that oral sex is safer sex. It's a reasonable alternative."